• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology provides broad training in the theories and methods that sociologists use to understand contemporary social issues and problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as they examine issues ranging from small group behavior to global social movements. The core curriculum focuses on social inequalities, social psychology and health and illness. In addition, the program offers courses on a variety of topics, including urban living, deviant behavior, religion and family.

The Sociology major comprises the following concentrations:

The Cultural Sociology concentration examines culture, which includes matters of social status and cultural distinctions; values, norms and beliefs; ethnicity and ethnic diversity; religion; language; art; popular culture, consumption/consumerism and style; and material culture (e.g., mass media, technology, architecture, food).

The Family and Life Course Sociology concentration introduces students to the cultural, political and historical realities and changes in families across the lifespan. Courses examine issues such as gender socialization, dating and romance, cohabitation, marriage, divorce, parenthood, domestic violence, death and dying, family diversity and family policy.

The General concentration is for students who either choose not to pursue a specialization within the major or wish to pursue an individualized program of study (through sociology electives) that does not align with the substantive concentrations.

The Medical Sociology concentration introduces students to the relationship between society and health. In this concentration, students study the impact of social, cultural, political and economic factors on health (and vice-versa).

The Social Inequalities concentration examines how social structural factors, such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, social class and sexuality relate to power, social status, wealth, income, health and morality.

The Social Problems, Deviance and Crime concentration examines a variety of social problems with special emphasis on types of behavior that are inconsistent with social norms, challenge to social order and are illegal.

The Sociological Social Psychology concentration introduces students to the sociological approach to social psychology. Courses in this area examine theoretical perspectives that link structural factors such as gender, social class and race to individual factors and behaviors such as self-concept, identity, deviance and mental health. Courses typically include an overview of specific sociological topics such as socialization, emotions, social influence, group conflict and decision-making, prejudice and discrimination, status and power and interpersonal relationships.

FULLY OFFERED AT:

Ashtabula Campus (General concentration)

Kent Campus (all concentrations)

Stark Campus (General; Social Inequalities; Social Problems, Deviance and Crime; and Sociological Social Psychology concentrations)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Describe how sociology is similar to and different from other social sciences
• Show how one’s personal life is shaped by the time and place in which one lives
• Demonstrate how institutions of family, education, religion, medicine and the economy are interrelated
• Understand the interrelationships between social structures and individuals in society
• Distinguish between individualistic, cultural and structural explanations of social events.

所属院系

中国学生入学要求

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$20,613.00 (¥ 133,447) /年

开学时间：2022八月26日, 2022一月18日

申请截止日期：1 June 2022, 1 October 2022

留学地点：College of Arts and Sciences850 University Esplanade,KENT,Ohio,44242, United States